Congratulations to Roisin F.! She won a Special Gift Package for
the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast & Carnival
September 11-14th at the Masonic Park Fairgrounds
This special package includes:
- dinner for 4 at Joe and Joes Restaurant inside the main pavilion
- dessert and beverages for 4 at the Sons of Italy Pastry Shop
- 80 tickets (Friday or Saturday, Sunday) or 4 bracelets (Thursday) to be used for carnival rides at the Feast.
5th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival Offers Something for Everyone!
Mark your Calendar September 11th – 14th
The Blauvelt Sons of Italy will host their 5th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival this September 11th through the 14th. The event, which takes place at the Masonic Park Fairgrounds, draws thousands of people from across the region during the four day celebration of all things Italian.
“The Italian Feast is a County Fair, food fest, carnival and live concert venue all rolled into one, themed with a slice of Italian culture unlike any other festival you’ve ever been to, I assure you!” states Nick Sfraga, current President of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy.
The gates open Thursday evening at 5pm and the Festival will kick off with the opening ceremonies and a tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11 at 6:00pm and Rockland County’s own Lauren D'Imperio will sing the National Anthem. Entertainment on Thursday evening will be provided by Tre Bella. The event is a showcase for area talent and live entertainment hosted by MC Paul Borghese who has appeared in HBO’s 61*, Sopranos and Law & Order and more recently starred in The Family with Robert DeNiro.
Friday night attendees can enjoy the musical sounds of the popular Mighty Spectrum Band. Saturday’s entertainment will include Lauren Mascitti all the way in from Nashville, Steve Maglio, Angie Mongelli, a special appearance in the evening by ALFIO, as well as music by Kick Start Charlie. DJ Jerry D will also be on hand all weekend to entertain the crowds.
On Sunday, the day will begin with an outdoor mass at 10:30am and all are welcome to attend. The gates will open for the festival at noon that day. Entertainment will feature Jenna Esposito, Al Sapienza with Deborah Rennard as well as Louis Vanaria and The Tony T Band.
Also on site for the four days will be rides and games for all ages, a casino and games of chance, local vendors, artisans and boutiques offering gift items, clothing and jewelry for purchase, as well as vendors offering every kind of Italian food imaginable including zeppolis, pasta, meatballs, clams, rice balls, sausage and peppers, gelato, cannolis and Italian ice.
Celebrities can often be spotted at the Festival and this year’s invitees include Chazz Palminteri, Danny Aiello, Marisa Tomei, Tony LoBianco, Vincent Pastore, Federico Castelluccio, Stanley Tucci, Paul Sorvino, Michael Rispoli, Michael Imperioli, Katherine Narducci, Steve Schirripa, Dominic Chianese, Michael Madsen, Armand Assante, Stephen Baldwin, Lorraine Bracco, Vinny Vella, William DeMeo, Joe Gannascoli, Gina Gershon, Tony Darrow, Mario Cantone, Cathy Moriarty and many more!
Hours for the festival are Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 5pm – midnight, Saturday 11am – midnight and Sunday from noon until 9pm. Admission is $3.00 per person. The festival takes place at Masonic Park located at 89 Western Highway in Tappan, New York, off Exit 5 South on the Palisades Parkway.
The updated entertainment schedule can be found on the Sons of Italy website at www.blauveltsonsofitaly.org. The Holiday Inn Orangeburg is the lodging sponsor for the event and provides a special discounted rate for the Feast. More information can be obtained by calling (845) 359-7000.
Please note that for safety, no pets, coolers or backpacks are permitted on the fair grounds and no outside food or beverages are allowed. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.
The Rockland Lodge of the Order of The Sons of Italy in America was established in 1966 with the goal of enhancing the image of people of Italian descent and has grown into one of the most active organizations in the area. The group, with over 200 members from Rockland and Bergen County, donates funds to a variety of non-profits from the proceeds of the Italian Feast and also provides scholarships to students. For more information visit www.blauveltsonsofitaly.org or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blauveltsons.
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2014 Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast
Entertainment Schedule
THURSDAY, September 11, 2014 (Open 5pm to 11pm)
5pm – DJ JERRY D’IMPERIO & Hot Party Entertainment
6pm - Opening Ceremony kick-off and 9/11 Memorial Tribute
with Special Guests
and our National Anthem performed by
LAUREN D'IMPERIO
Italian Anthem & God Bless America performed by
TRE BELLA
7pm – 9pm TRE BELLA
9pm – 10pm DJ JERRY D’IMPERIO & Hot Party Entertainment
FRIDAY, September 12, 2014 (Open 5pm to Midnight)
5pm - 7pm PHIL CAGGIANO BAND – Classic Standards
7:30pm - 11pm – THE MIGHTY SPECTRUM BAND
Saturday, September 13, 2014 (Open 11am to Midnight)
11am – Noon DJ JERRY D'IMPERIO & Hot Party Entertainment
Noon – 1pm BROKEN ARROW - Teen Rock ‘n Roll Band
1:30pm - 3pm BOB MACARIO BAND Italian songs & standards
3pm - 5pm LAUREN MASCITTI
5pm - 6pm STEVEN MAGLIO
6pm - 7pm Special Appearance by ALFIO
also featuring ANGIE MONGELLI Country Singer
7:30pm - 11pm KICK START CHARLIE
11pm - Midnight DJ JERRY D’IMPERIO & Hot Party Entertainment
Sunday, September 14, 2014 (Open Noon to 9pm)
10:30am to Noon - Outdoor Mass
Noon - 1pm The TZHS Italian Troupe Dancers
and Dance the Tarantella with ALLISON SCOLA
1pm – 1:30pm ANTHONY TOLVE Tenor, Italian Music
2pm – 4pm JENNA ESPOSITO & BAND
4pm – 6pm Al SAPIENZA & DEBORAH RENNARD
6pm – 8:30pm LOUIS VANARIA & The Tony T Band
featuring ANGIE MONGELLI for a 20 minute set of her original music on the band’s first break!
Live Entertainment Produced by
Feast Entertainment Director/MC: PAUL BORGHESE
of TAPPAN FILMS – PADRINO PRODUCTIONS
Entertainment Coordinator: STEVE CARUSO
